Grading policy:
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60% Major Assignments: Tests, Reports, Projects
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40% Minor Assignments: Daily Classwork, Homework,
Quizzes, Spiral Checks, Exit Slips
Course Expectations:
I will be using the
district grading policy to determine your average after every grading period
which can be found on the Sharyland ISD website.
There will be a major
assignment due every 2 weeks whether it be a test, report, or a project. All
students will be given 3 additional days to make up a major assignment if
late (with a progressive grade penalty of 10 points per day).
Progress reports will
be sent home at the end of the three-week period for all students which will
include at least 1 major assignment. I strongly encourage parents to schedule
parent conferences with me so that we may be able to work together to discuss
your progress in the class.
Students with an
excused absence from school will have the opportunity to make up missing work
at the rate of one day for one day missed, with a maximum of five days.
Students who are absent but had prior notice of a major assignment must
complete the assignment on the first day back to school. Students will
receive a zero for any major or minor assignment not made up within the
allotted time.
Statement for
Academic Dishonesty: Academic integrity is fundamental to
the activities and principles of our school. No student shall
cheat or copy the work of another. Plagiarism, the use of another person's
original ideas or writings as one's own without giving credit to the true
author, will be considered cheating, and the student will be subject to
academic discipline that may include loss of credit for the work in question.
CLASSROOM NORMS: What Works for
Me
RESPECT—Respect others, their
property, and their right to learn. Students are expected to treat
other classmates and the teacher with respect and courtesy.
RESPONSIBILITY—Come to class every
day with the required materials. Be prepared and ready to participate. If you
are absent from class, you are responsible for your make-up work. I will not
hunt you down.
BELL-TO-BELL—Be seated and on task
when the bell rings and wait for me to dismiss you (not the bell) at the end
of the period.
ASSIGNMENTS—Assignments are due
at the beginning of class.
LEAVING THE ROOM—Visit the restroom,
water fountain, etc., on your own time. If you must leave the room, first ask
permission.
CELL PHONES—See above information
regarding “respect.” Unless I direct you to use them, they need to be put
away.
BYOD Policy:
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